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Official Press Release for the Everything Kayak! Expo

The public is invited to the first ever Everything Kayak! Expo, Nov 4th and 5th in Aransas Pass. There will be kayak vendors, paddle/safety lessons, fly casting lessons, fly tying demonstrations, guided paddling tours, and speakers all day long. Being held at the Ransom Point Paddle Launch and surrounding community park on Johnson Ave just off Hwy 361, the event is free but there is a fee for classes, lessons, and tours. Sponsored by Texas Parks & Wildlife, Coastal Bend Bays Foundation, Jerry B’s Kayak Sales, Slowride Guide Services, Seaworthy Marine, Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce, City of Aransas Pass, Saltwater Angler, TexasKayakFisherman .com, Microtel Inn & Suites, Neptune Motel, Cup Graphics, Custom Printing, All-Out, and Trailer Trash, this event would not be possible without each and every one of them.

Come out to learn all you can about kayaks, paddling, and safety in one weekend at one location and see all the hottest kayaks by Heritage, Liquid Logic, Perception, Wilderness Systems, Hobie, Hurricane, Malibu, and Ocean. Talk with vendors to get vouchers for paddling the kayak of your choice in a protected lake at the community park.

We are excited to have Dr. Larry McKinney, TP&W’s Director of Coastal Issues, as a speaker on both days. Look for these hot topics: The State of Coastal Fisheries in Texas Over the last several years Texas has enjoyed the best coastal fishing since we began keeping systematic records some 30 years ago. It has not been by luck but rather by concerted management efforts. Larry McKinney, Director of Coastal Fisheries will discuss the challenges facing us in continuing that great track record. Environmental concerns like diminishing freshwater inflows and loss of habitat to development to changing fishing regulations will be discussed. He may also share where 30 years of data shows all those fish are hiding!! And Seagrass in Texas, Fighting to Save It It is no secret that seagrass habitat is prime real estate for Texas sportfish. Unfortunately, it is also prime real estate for humans. Shoreline development and the increasing numbers of boaters in Texas challenge the future of healthy seagrass beds. What can we do and what are we doing to protect this valuable asset? Dr. Larry McKinney, Director of Coastal Fisheries will discuss the status of the "no-prop" state scientific area in Redfish Bay and other coastwide efforts to conserve Texas seagrass.

Visit our used gear section for some great deals on old or used equipment and then watch guest fly tiers Casey Smartt, Fly Fishing Editor for Gulf Coast Connections Magazine, John Carpenter from Flats Hunter Flies, and Harris Ashley from Windknots Flies tie some of their favorite patterns. Sign-up for paddle/safety lessons by American Canoe Association certified instructors that come in two different styles; 1 hour introduction to paddling and a 3 ½ hour class covering strokes, clothing, and deep water re-entry (yes, you will get wet!). Fly casting lessons by Al Crise, FFF Master Caster, and Staci Trimble teaching all the way from beginners to double hauling, check the event program for times and costs of classes. Plus 2-hour guided paddling tours are offered both days in the afternoon led by the infamous Capt Dean "Slowride" Thomas.

All activities are limited in size and will be filled on a first come first serve basis, reservations are recommended for all activities, 361-758-0463.
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Sounds awesome, wish I could make it. :(

Next time you guys are getting this together please feel free to email me if you need any help with anything. Kudos to you guys for organizing the event.
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Jennifer that looks like one heck of a lineup. kinda like woodstock? jb
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This is going to be awesome!!

Looks like a great turn-out is on the horizon.

Come on out!!!!

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